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Paul Scholes predicts that Manchester United star can be ‘the future’ under Michael Carrick

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Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes (Picture: Getty) Paul Scholes is confident that Kobbie Mainoo can be ‘the future’ of Manchester United ’s midfield under Michael Carrick . Mainoo broke through and excelled under Erik ten Hag , before falling out of favour under Ruben Amorim and almost leaving his boyhood club. Carrick’s arrival saw Mainoo restored to the first team and enjoy a positive end to the season, which culminated in the Englishman being named in Thomas Tuchel ’s squad for the World Cup . The Red Devils have bolstered their midfield ranks significantly over the summer, with Youri Tielemans, Andrey Santos and Carlos Baleba arriving to provide competition for Mainoo. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. But Scholes still believes that Mainoo can the shining light for United in the middle of the park if he continues his development. ‘I think he is capable of being the future

First report: Harry Maguire tips Kobbie Mainoo to become Man Utd’s midfield ‘MONSTER’ after Michael Carrick praises ‘immense’ star — thesun.co.uk, 14d